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Antique French c1825 Sterling Silver Tea Strainer, French Hallmarks.

About the Item

An elegant Antique Sterling Silver tea strainer, the bowl formed as a stylised shell and finely executed in intricate openwork piercing, composed of flowing foliate scrolls radiating in panels – often described as “feathered” or “shell-pierced” work, a highly skilled decorative technique of early XIXc. - circa 1825 The refined handle, of slender fiddle pattern, is engraved with a delicate armorial crest, adding a note of aristocratic provenance and personalisation. The reverse retains hallmarks, confirming sterling standard & French assay Tea strainers of this form, particularly those with such elaborate hand-pierced decoration, are increasingly scarce, as their fragile construction often led to loss or damage over time. The combination of sculptural design, fine craftsmanship, and engraved crest renders this a rare and desirable collector’s piece of antique French silver. Total weight: 58.6gr. Length: 20cm

Metal:
Sterling Silver
Weight:
58.6 g
Dimensions:
Length: 7.88 in (200 mm)
Style:
Victorian
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1820-1829
Date of Manufacture:
1825
Condition:
Seller Location:
MELBOURNE, AU
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3412229257592